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Coorong council CEO resigns
Bridget Mather will depart the district in January after six years in the role.
🏛️ Council
Nine Mid Murray homes to be sold due to failure to pay rates
The council will sell off nine homes in the district whose owners have failed to pay their rates bills for more than three years.
🏛️ Council
Wellington East water project will go ahead after council votes yes
Residents will gain access to drinkable mains water by mid-2026, but they will have to pay for it.
🏛️ Council
Linear park should be renamed for Brenton Lewis, resident suggests
The late Murray Bridge mayor oversaw the transformation of Adelaide Road. Should his name be permanently attached to the area?
🏛️ Council
Party’s over as Murray Bridge council cancels Fringe event
Councillors have voted to end their support for an annual Sixth Street party and focus on other major events instead.
🏛️ Council
Heritage riverboats’ future is uncertain
The Mid Murray Council is reviewing its involvement in operating the PS Marion and two other vessels, and seeking public feedback.
🏛️ Council
Coorong council will continue drought relief, despite concerns
Can the council offer property rate relief to 70 per cent of its ratepayers, despite the potential impact on community services and projects?
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: September 2025
Councillors order an audit at Lerwin, list rural roads which need upgrading, get impatient about rezoning in Murray Bridge’s west and more.
🏛️ Council
Racing club appeals $64,000 council decision
Should Murray Bridge Racing Club pay council rates? Its ability to break even hinges on the answer, chairman John Leahy says.
🏛️ Council
Wellington East households may pay $2750 each for water scheme
The Coorong council and SA Water are asking for feedback on the latest version of a plan to supply residents with clean, safe drinking water.
🏛️ Council
Landscape levy fight looms between regional councils and SA government
Why are council rate bills so high? A state government levy is one reason, Murray Bridge’s mayor says.
🏗️ Growth
Murray Bridge’s new timber wharf is officially open
A boat terminal and fishing spot at Sturt Reserve has reopened with the completion of a replacement wharf – and the Murray Princess is back, too.